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Mr. Thabo Thamane, CEO of the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA), Botswana, has completed his tenure as Chairman of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI) at the 51st Ordinary General Assembly, held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Mr. Thamane was elected Chairman of AADFI in June 2019 during the 45th Ordinary General Assembly in […]

PRESENTATION Créée par l’État de Côte d’Ivoire par décret n°2022-261 du 13 avril 2022, La société de garantie des crédits aux PME (SGPME) est une société anonyme avec conseil d’administration au capital social de 10 milliards, détenu à 100% par l’Etat de côte d’ivoire. C’est un Etablissement financier de cautionnement à caractère bancaire agrée par

TRIMESTRE 2025 Le deuxième trimestre 2025 à la Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations du Bénin a été marqué par la participation à divers évènements tels que la 7e édition du Bénin Investment Forum, la 5e édition du Cyber Africa Forum ainsi que les assemblées annuelles de la BAD et de l’AIAFD. Au plan interne, différentes

Three development finance institutions joined the Association’s membership in Q2 2025, reinforcing AADFI’s role as a unifying platform for development finance across Africa. The growth in AADFI’s membership reflects an ongoing commitment to building a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking African DFI network. The Secretariat invites institutions aligned with the AADFI’s aspirations to explore the benefits

In 2025, the Bank of Industry (BOI) has emerged as a leading force in African development finance, demonstrating excellence across multiple fronts — from innovative capital raising to strategic partnerships and sustainable financial leadership. The following report synthesizes BOI’s key achievements and initiatives so far this year. 1. BOI Honored with Syndicated Loan Deal of

On 23 June 2025, the Development Bank of Southern Africa proudly hosted the inaugural South African Development Finance Institutions Forum (SADFIF). This was a groundbreaking initiative to unite development finance institutions (DFIs) across the country for greater impact. The event brought together 23 DFIs representing national, provincial and district level interest, allowing for the establishment of

In a remarkable demonstration of development finance in action, the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) has significantly expanded its investment footprint, positioning itself as a catalyst for Uganda’s industrialization and sustainable economic development. Since its re-establishment in 2016, UDC – Uganda’s state-owned development finance institution – has deployed capital strategically into high-impact sectors such as agro-manufacturing,

The AADFI was represented by its Secretary-General, Mr. Cyril Okoye, at the Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility Closing Event held on June 18, 2025, at The Square in Brussels, Belgium. The event, themed “From Coordination to Collaboration: 5 Years of the ICR Facility,” brought together stakeholders to reflect on the initiative’s achievements and explore the transition to its